This past week my kidney specialist, when asked my possible life expectancy, said it was two years. Now while this estimate is not concrete, it is probably a good estimate, and could even be shorter! Now remember i am already 89 years old.

So, what would you do if you were in my place? I am open to any ideas. Bear in mind that I have already visited all the foreign countries I ever wanted to visit. Brazil, Canada, Costa Rico, China, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Scotland, Thailand, Venezuela, and possibly others I have lost track. The other places I would have like to have visited but didn’t were Egypt, Australia, and Portugal. I have flown over Greenland on a return trip from Scotland.

In addition, I have already caught all the fish I wanted to catch, Marlin 179 lbs, Snook 12 lbs, Tarpon 60 lbs, Peacock Bass 19 lbs, and Black Bass 9 lbs. None of these were world record but were big enough to satisfy my desire to catch and land them. As far as Alligator Gar, I have caught and landed a large number but nothing over 15 lbs.

So, I suggest you create your own list. You will achieve more if you create a list. Think about the things and places you want to visit. If you had only two years left, you probably would not have time to visit them all or catch all the fish you have targeted. That’s o.k., ambitious plans will get more done than if you had not planned to accomplish. All the destinations and fish I caught were over a much longer period. You will accomplish more by planning, than just hit or miss!

Remember, you will probably get old and feeble a long time before you accomplish your goals, but having ambitious plans will get you further than not having a plan at all.

Just so you know, I intend to beat the two-year guestimate of my doctor. I hope you do the same. We all have just one life, so make the most of it. God Bless you, one and all! Just Sayin…RJS

Thanks for the advice. I have written two books which cover my life from three years old until now! I did this for my kids and grandkids. Now. i write stories to post on Fishing Forum and my own entertainment.

Your Great Grandmother sounds like a real pioneer. My great grandmother came to Texas to live with her sister when my great grandfather was killed in the Civil War. The Indian raids were so often, she had to take her children and go back to Louisiana until the war was over. Those were tough times. Just Sayin..RJS